Question

President Theodore Roosevelt’s “speak softly and carry a big stick” foreign policy was based on

Answer 1

Answer:

diplomacy and influence

Explanation:

Theodore Roosevelt's big stick policy was about using diplomacy and negotiation while having a huge navy as a threat. He actually didn't need to use the military, but as long as it was powerful enough to pose a threat, other countries would be intimidated by it. The use of diplomacy was "speaking softly" while the military threat was the "big stick".

It was similar to the Godfather's offer that couldn't to be refused.

Answer 2

The answer is c. your welcome<3